An Aviator's Field Book by Oswald Boelcke

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Author Boelcke, Oswald, 1891-1916
Translator Hirsch, Robert Reynold
LoC No. 18004236
Uniform Title Held in de Lucht. English
Title An Aviator's Field Book
Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "An Aviator's Field Book" by Oswald Boelcke is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during the First World War. The book consists of field reports from the brave German aviator Oswald Boelcke, detailing his aerial experiences and military operations from August 1914 to October 1916. The narrative captures the excitement and dangers of aviation during wartime, providing insight into the life of military pilots and the evolution of air combat. The opening of the work introduces the life and beginnings of Oswald Boelcke as a fighter pilot, highlighting his early military aspirations, training, and the onset of the war. He recounts various experiences, from mobilization to flying missions alongside his brother Wilhelm, emphasizing the educational aspects of aviation and his innate desire for action. The entries showcase the camaraderie among pilots and the challenges they faced, including navigating enemy fire, aerial dogfights, and the psychological toll of their experiences, all while describing their thrilling encounters in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
Subject Boelcke, Oswald, 1891-1916
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EBook-No. 30011
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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